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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Feb 25 6:07am | Replies (305)
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Have you been to an endocrinologist? I am hesitant not only because of the long wait for an appt but also that he/she will insist only medicine helps and I know that can’t be true. But it’s scary to figure all this out alone. Did you discover your osteoporosis in a screening?
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depending on what your dexa results were and ur menopausal status, I think. if premenopausal and osteopenia status, you might be able to wait and see if nutrition and exercise would get you better. do read other fellow patiens' and experts' opinion on this!
I'd definitely advise you to see an endocrinologist for an initial consultation, that won't hurt.
in my case, I had a dexa in 2016 which showed slight osteopenia. my dx last year was delayed due to many reasons and I was sent right away to an endocrinologist by my pcp. it took 4 months from dx to my 1st dose of forteo, an anabolic drug. during those 4 months, I saw my endo twice, once for figuring out possible causes of my op and once to discuss medication options. I think seeing a specialist, whoever it might be, is the right way to go.